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Message: [QUOTE="Alsacs, post: 2814655, member: 652"] Diaz is a young RP but its not like the Mets were a closer away. When the Cubs traded for Chapman they were a postseason lock. Same for the Indians with Andrew Miller. Those deals were them going for it. Last year Cleveland had to worry about Boston looking for a RP and that is why they overpaid for Hand. The Mets aren't close to a playoff team right now. The Phillies, Braves, and Nationals are all competitive. If that was a deal you guys do next July okay but not with FA and the ability to again sign Kimbrel for the Cano and use the prospect equity for other holes. I don't think its a bad trade if closer was your postseason weakness but the Mets got a deal where as you said they got money off the books and appear like they are doing something. I wouldn't like the deal if I was a Mets fan. [/QUOTE]